function::set_kernel_short (3stap)

Writes a short value to kernel memory

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  4. function::set_kernel_short: Writes a short value to kernel memory

SYNOPSIS

    set_kernel_short(addr:long,val:long)

ARGUMENTS

addr

The kernel address to write the short to

val

The short which is to be written

DESCRIPTION

Writes the short value to a given kernel memory address. Reports an error when writing to the given address fails. Requires the use of guru mode (-g).